George Mullen, Courage Under Fire / The Moment Trump Won, 2024 – 2026, barbwire and oil on canvas, 30 x 48 inches.
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Courage Under Fire / The Moment Trump Won features 36 oil paintings that loop continuously on video screen every two minutes. It captures the precise, historic instant when President Trump won the 2024 election. In the moment of extreme personal danger, President Trump did not cower or crawl away; instead, he stood defiantly with his fist in the air, urging the nation to “fight, fight, fight.” This is the definition of courage under fire. The series imagery — incorporating barbwire, bullets, and shifting colors — symbolizes the ever-present evil seeking to destroy our republic.

“Seeing Donald Trump get up after getting shot in the face and pump his fist in the air with the American flag is one of the most badass things I’ve ever seen in my life.” (Mark Zuckerberg)

Recent polling reveals that a staggering 53% of Americans either believe the Butler assassination attempt was faked or doubt its authenticity, despite a total lack of supporting evidence. This series provides a creative counter-narrative to this misinformation.